RAILSCOT | CalMac cuts distancing to 1m from tomorrow and extends bookings [Scotsman]

CalMac cuts distancing to 1m from tomorrow and extends bookings [Scotsman]

Date: 09/07/2020

The relaxation from 2m after appropriate mitigation measures have been implemented will increase capacity on ferries where space has been severely restricted.

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CalMac cuts distancing to 1m from tomorrow and extends bookings

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The relaxation from 2m after appropriate mitigation measures have been implemented will increase capacity on ferries where space has been severely restricted.

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